Power Distribution Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Description

• Prepare basic engineering calculations and use computer modeling tools
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Participate in all aspects of utility distribution design
• Serve a range of clients: co-ops, public utility districts, investor-owned utilities, and municipalities
• Support tasks such as construction drawing creation, pole loading analysis, equipment sizing, and material specification for medium voltage systems
• Develop construction drawings and document self-checks of work
• Collect data and assist with engineering consulting for distribution projects
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Work under guidance of experienced engineers and designers
• Complete assigned projects from start to finish during internship, with mentor support
• Incorporate reviewer feedback as part of quality assurance process

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in power distribution design, consulting engineering, electric utility industry, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Learn basic principles of Power Distribution Design Engineering.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Successful completion of junior-level courses in power system analysis and/or power system protection
• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Familiarity with design, drafting, or engineering software such as MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, etc., as well as Microsoft Excel, is beneficial.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.

Benefits

• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance